Social responsibility
The sea belongs to everyone
Gorton’s Social Responsibility pillar encompasses the elements of sustainability that are not necessarily environmentally focused, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Safety, Community Impact & Philanthropy, and Human Rights & Ethical Labor Practices.
This means not only fostering a culture that recognizes, understands, respects, and fully utilizes the contributions of each individual we employ, but facilitating conversations that devote us further to growth, continuously educate, and hold us all accountable to the same goals.
2023
Accomplishments
Offered various DEI trainings, partnered with both community DEI groups to host company- wide events as well as with a diverse recruiting platform.
Hired Safety & Training Coordinator to improve employee safety and reduce accident rates.
Increased volunteer hours to >100 hours & donated >1,500 lbs of food to local food pantry.
2024-2026
Smart goals
Achieve Gorton’s Recruitment and DEI goals by 2025, including increasing inclusivity & the diverse representation of Gorton’s staff.
Give back to the North Shore community, targeting one volunteer event per quarter.
Direct McDonald’s Code of Conduct audit by end of 2024.
Ensure compliance with Gorton’s Workplace and Employment Standards Policy by all supply chain partners.
Identify a strategic partner to provide guidance on human rights due diligence for the supply chain, with the goal of strengthening policies and increasing transparency.
Achieve Gorton’s Recruitment and DEI goals by 2025, including increasing inclusivity & the diverse representation of Gorton’s staff.
Direct McDonald’s Code of Conduct audit by end of 2024.
Identify a strategic partner to provide guidance on human rights due diligence for the supply chain, with the goal of strengthening policies and increasing transparency.
2024-2026
Smart goals
Give back to the North Shore community, targeting one volunteer event per quarter.
Ensure compliance with Gorton’s Workplace and Employment Standards Policy by all supply chain partners.